Lot 407
  • 407

Chinese Lady: A Soviet porcelain figure, Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, 1929

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • height 24.2cm, 9 1/2 in.
with impressed factory mark dated 1929 and stamped red export mark

Condition

Very good condition, with a small area of restoration to her right palm and finger of the left hand.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Most likely based on the East Asian figure of Guanyin, also known as 'The Goddess of Mercy', this design is mentioned in factory ledgers as 'Chinese figure. White face.', while some variations exist with the face and body of the divinity painted green.

For further information, please see T. Nosovich, I. Popova, Gosudarstvenniy Farforoviy Zavod, St Petersburg, 2005, p. 521.